Nicola Parkman – Page 5

Podcasts
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 1-24-18
January 25, 2018 - By Gary Parr
It’s Chat day and Christine’s job got in the way. So Nicola Parkman volunteered to fill in and we had…
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Podcasts
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 10-18-17, with Nicola Parkman
October 19, 2017 - By Gary Parr
It’s Wednesday and we’re back to chat, this time with our friend Nicola Parkman. The subject: Reproduction samplers, of course,…
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Podcasts
Fiber Talk Midweek Chat, 9-6-17
September 7, 2017 - By Gary Parr
We’re back and this week Christine’s voice is functioning. Subjects include our new Flosstube alternative, Christine’s stitching, cleaning cat vomit…
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Podcasts
Fiber Talk Mid-Week Chat, 5-31-17
June 1, 2017 - By Gary Parr
We’re back together for this week’s mid-week chat. Out of the gate we congratulate Mary Grosser, winner of our second…
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News
Win a Copy of The Old Scot
May 19, 2017 - By Gary Parr
Want your own copy of the latest Hands Across the Sea Samplers reproduction, The Old Scot? Find out how to…
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Kris Andrews Focuses on Needlework Teaching July 19, 2026
In this episode, sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (egausa.org), Gary Parr talks with needlework teacher and designer Kris Andrews about a career spent mastering — and teaching — an impressive range of techniques, from surface embroidery and goldwork to Japanese embroidery and rug hooking. Kris traces her path back to teaching Hardanger at […]
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From Haute Couture to Hand Embroidery: Gimena Romero on Preserving Mexico’s Textile Heritage July 12, 2026
In this episode, Beth Ellicott and Gary Parr sit down with embroidery artist and researcher Gimena Romero to explore her journey from university studies and a career in haute couture to becoming a devoted preservationist of traditional Mexican needlework. Gimena shares the story behind her book, The Embroidery of Mexico: A Vibrant Celebration of Traditional […]
Gary Parr
Midweek Chat: Clean Stitching, Wool, State Fair Entries July 9, 2026
Cindy and Gary have gathered once again to discuss stitching topics we’ve encountered in recent weeks/days. This week’s topics include, the Tour de Broderie, eating while stitching, removing stains, whether wool is making a comeback, state fair entries and the techniques that are still alive, and the new Colour & Cotton store. They got it […]
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Embroidered Gardens, Ribbon Work & Converse Shoes — Lorna Bateman July 5, 2026
Lorna Bateman of Lorna Bateman Embroidery returns to Fiber Talk to talk about her flourishing embroidery design business — from her beautiful “Embroidered Country Gardens” book to stitching on Converse trainer shoes. In this episode: – Her book “Embroidered Country Gardens” and the inspiration behind it – Silk ribbon embroidery techniques and design – How […]
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Appenzeller Whitework & the RSN Certificate Program — Tammy McBean June 29, 2026
Tammy McBean, the Needle Lady of Helvetia joins Gary to explore the beautiful world of Appenzeller whitework — a traditional Swiss embroidery style — and shares her experience with the Royal School of Needlework certificate program. This show is sponsored by Avlea Folk Embroidery at avleafolkembroidery.com. In this episode: —What Appenzeller whitework is and its […]
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